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Replying to: wux (Jun 29, 2009 8:21 am)
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Replying to: fmtn_tiger (Jun 29, 2009 1:44 pm)
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Replying to: kathyc2 (Jul 01, 2009 2:18 pm)
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Replying to: fmtn_tiger (Jul 02, 2009 5:20 am) Just sealed the deal on a 1.8 w/ air, auto and perferred. Pick it up tomorrow. Are you going with the 1.8 or 2.4? |
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Replying to: kathyc2 (Jul 02, 2009 12:02 pm)
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Replying to: fmtn_tiger (Jul 05, 2009 6:18 am) We test drove both the 2.4 and 1.8 quite a bit, and while the 2.4 did have quite a bit more power, the 1.8 was sufficient. The extra 4 MPG w/ gas at 2.50 was not much more, but my guess is during the course of ownership gas will be double to triple current prices. We came out better much taking the rebates since only 60% was financed and my credit union has rates currently at 4.6%. |
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Replying to: fmtn_tiger (Jul 05, 2009 6:18 am) Current MSRP: $20,875 + $1,050(Auto) + $700(Sunroof) + $295(Alarm) + $53(CargoCover)+$635(Dist. Charge) = $23,615 Current Invoice: $22,215 Price paid: $17,425+$300(SC car tax) +275 (other fees)=$18,000 Hope it may help. Remarks: 1) Dealer had this car since 9/2008 at a then lower MSRP of $22,000 and Invioce of $20,783. 2) We were told that there is a $680 dealer added "car care protection system" on the car, not sure what it is, likely worthless. 3) We also had $3,441.47 GM card reward, so final cost for us is $14,558.53. 4) Would like to trade in our silver 03 base vibe with 65,000 miles and top condition. Did not work out, as dealer's offer was very low. Edmunds' trade-in value is about $6,900. We'll be happy to get that much. How hard will it be to sell the car? What is the best way to it? Thanks.
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Replying to: wux (Jul 05, 2009 9:21 am) Not sure if this is the best way to sell privately, but these methods have been successful for me in the past. 1. Totally detail the car inside and out. Make it as clean and shiny as those on the lot. 2. Take it to a well known trusted garage (I've used the dealer garage) and pay for them to give it a total inspection, the same as if you were looking to buy the car. Make sure you get their written checklist and make copies to give to those interested in buying. 3. Get the Carfax report on it and also make copies. 4. Advertise both on the internet, paper and on free community bulletin boards. 5. Put for sale signs on the car and make sure it is at visible well traveled areas. 6. Let family, friends and co-workers know that is for sale. Even if they aren't looking they may know someone who is. Buying from someone you know or knows someone you know makes people more open to buying privately. 7. Use the internet to really research how much you should ask. Look how many similar vehicles are for sale in your area, and how much they are asking. Leave yourself some wiggle room between the asking price and how much you really want. No one wants to pay full price for anything! Good luck! |
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Just saw this on Pontiac site for 2.4L -> 12877.93.
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I just paid $13990 for a brand new (80 miles) 2009 Vibe 1.8 auto w/preferred power package (sticker was $19650). With tax & tags I was otd for $14415.50 in North Carolina. If I add the $140 for the one way rental car to pick it up + $40 I spent on a Carfax, I was just under $14600. Got it from a guy on Ebay who bought it for 16800 otd - a ton of GM cash he had accumulated. His intention was to sell it so he could pocket the difference. But he was unable to get his original asking price, so he put it on Ebay for $13990 in the hope it would be bid up. It wasn't and I got it. This was about $2100 less than I could have worked a dealer down to on an otd price. I financed with a 60 month, 3.9% loan from Pentagon Federal that I plan on paying back in half the time, so add about $720 in interest. I'm thrilled with this deal! I would have preferred a 2009 Mazda3 hatchback, but would have been hard pressed to get a manual for under 19k otd. |
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